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OROVILLE CITY COUNCIL
Council Chambers
1735 Montgomery Street
Oroville, CA. 95965
September 16, 2025
REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
Present Council Members: Chuck Reynolds, Scott Thomson, Tracy Johnstone, Janet Goodson, Shawn Webber, Vice Mayor Eric Smith, Mayor David Pittman
CLOSED SESSION
The City Council held a Closed Session on the following:
1. Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(2), the Council will meet with the City Administrator and City Attorney regarding potential exposure to litigation – Three Cases.
OPEN SESSION
1. Announcement from Closed Session – Council directed staff to redact the MRG Report and release it to those who request it. No other reportable action(s) taken.
2. Pledge of Allegiance – Led by Council Member Goodson
3. Adoption of Agenda –
Motioned by: Vice Mayor Smith Seconded by: Council Member Goodson AYES: Council Member(s) Reynolds, Thomson, Johnstone, Goodson, Webber, Vice Mayor Smith, Mayor Pittman
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None
PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
1. PRESENTATION FROM HOMESERVE USA FOR UTILITY SERVICE LINE PROTECTION
PROGRAM
The City Council received a presentation from HomeServe USA for a voluntary Service Line Protection Program. The City Council accepted this presentation as information.
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2. SWEARING IN OF NEW OFFICERS WITHIN THE OROVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT The City Council received a presentation from Chief of Police, Jason Wines, swearing in and acknowledging new officers and recently promoted personnel within the Oroville Police Department.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATION – HEARING OF NON-AGENDA ITEMS
The following member(s) of the public submitted public comment on this item: Alexis Thacker (self pulled comment card – did not speak), Loni Lind, Bill Speer, and The CameraMan.
REPORTS / DISCUSSIONS
1. Council Announcements and Reports –
Vice Mayor Smith: Reminded the public that there will be a Feather River clean up event held by the Feather River Recreation and Park District (FRRPD) on Sunday, September 21, 2025. Interested individuals may sign up online at the FRRPD website. He also reminded the public of the upcoming Salmon Festival to happen the weekend of September 27th, 2025.
Mayor Pittman: Announced that a 12 unit apartment complex in Paradise had a grand opening event. The apartments have been named after Ed Mayer and will be known as the “Mayer Commons.”
2. Administration Reports
Brian Ring, City Administrator/City Clerk: Reported that the Hwy 162 Gas line project repair work should be completed and repaired by the end of the night. Alyssa Stutz, Tim Kaber, and Mr. Ring met with the Butte County Association of Governments (BCAG) to maintain a good relationship with them. 800,000 dollars have recently been received from BCAG for the Table Mountain and Washington Avenue project.
Amy Bergstrand, Director of Housing Development and Business Assistance:
Esperanza Village has 3 people joining soon. 5 additional guests ti go into the pallet shelter.
Case management has been assisting these individuals with getting job interviews, etc. 4-6 individuals appear to be using Esperanza Village nightly.
Ron Belser, Director of Code Enforcement: Reported that he and his staff will be taking part in the Feather River Clean Up event happening on the 21st. There are a couple of evictions and property clean ups that his department is working to complete. Municipal Law Enforcement Officers and Code Enforcement staff were going to be issuing notices to the encampments along the levy/river. The encampments will be cleaned and vacated by the weekend of the 27th, in time for the Salmon Festival event.
Alyssa Stutz, Director of Public Works: Reported that PW staff have been getting the City ready for the upcoming Salmon Festival.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
Consent calendar items 1, 4-9 were adopted in one action by the Council.
Motioned by: Council Member Goodson Seconded by: Council Member Johnstone AYES: Council Member(s) Reynolds, Thomson, Johnstone, Goodson, Webber, Vice Mayor Smith, Mayor Pittman
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None
1. REQUEST TO OPERATE BUSINESS OUT OF RESIDENCE
The City Council approved allowing Henry Carlson, who resides at 205 Windward Way, to operate a business out of his residence.
2. REQUEST TO WAIVE SPECIAL EVENT FEES FOR DWR FLOATING CLASSROOMS The City Council approved the waiver of Special Event Fees for the Feather River Floating Classroom Program and authorized the use of Bedrock Park as the program’s take-out location, with temporary placement of no parking signs coordinated to maintain ADA access by the following vote:
Motioned by: Council Member Goodson Seconded by: Council Member Johnstone AYES: Council Member(s) Reynolds, Thomson, Johnstone, Goodson, Webber, Mayor Pittman
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RECUSED: Vice Mayor Smith
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3. FEE WAIVER FOR MUSEUMS DURING SALMON FESTIVAL 2025
The City Council approved free admission to City Museums during the Salmon Festival on Saturday, September 27, 2025 by the following vote:
Motioned by: Council Member Goodson Seconded by: Council Member Johnstone AYES: Council Member(s) Reynolds, Thomson, Johnstone, Goodson, Webber, Mayor Pittman
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RECUSED: Vice Mayor Smith
4. FEE WAIVER REQUEST BY THE OROVILLE HMONG NEW YEAR FESTIVAL COMMITTEE The City Council approved a fee waiver request from the Oroville Hmong New Year Festival Committee, in the amount of $6,084, for Police Services relating to the 2025 Oroville Hmong New Year Festival, to be held October 11th and 12th at the Nelson Avenue Sports Complex.
5. AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES WITH LAGOM TEA INFUSIONS FOR FIVE
SEASONAL TEA EVENTS TO BE HELD AT THE LOTT HOME AND CHINESE TEMPLE The City Council approved an agreement for professional services between the City of Oroville and Lagom Tea Infusions to provide five seasonal tea education programs in collaboration with the City’s museums at the Lott House and Chinese Temple.
6. ADOPTION OF ADA COMPLAINT PROCEDURE
The City Council adopted the proposed City of Oroville ADA Complaint Procedure.
7. CITY HALL CAMERA SYSTEM
The City Council approved a contract with Tec-Com Low Voltage Solutions, Inc. for a camera surveillance system for City Hall in the amount of $45,135.00.
8. AUTHORIZATION TO PAY GOLDEN STATE FIRE FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE PIERCE TYPE 1 FIRE ENGINE AND ONE PIERCE AERIAL LADDER TRUCK
The City Council authorized the payment of $2,904,367.12 to Golden State Fire for the purchase of one Pierce Type 1 Fire Engine and one Pierce Aerial ladder truck.
9. APPROVAL OF 09.02.2025 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES The City Council shall approved the regular meeting minutes from the 09.02.2025 City Council meeting.
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REGULAR BUSINESS
10. RECOMMENDATION FOR APPOINTMENT OF DACOTA QUINN TO THE OROVILLE PARK
COMMISSION
The City Council appointed Dacota Quinn to serve on the Oroville Park Commission with a term of September 16, 2025 – September 16, 2030 by the following vote:
Motioned by: Council Member Goodson Seconded by: Council Member Thomson AYES: Council Member(s) Reynolds, Thomson, Johnstone, Goodson, Webber, Vice Mayor Smith, Mayor Pittman
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None
11. AGREEMENT WITH COMCATE FOR CODE ENFORCEMENT SOFTWARE The City Council approved Agreement No. 3567 with Comcate to provide Code Enforcement Software by the following vote:
Motioned by: Council Member Webber Seconded by: Vice Mayor Smith AYES: Council Member(s) Reynolds, Thomson, Johnstone, Goodson, Webber, Vice Mayor Smith, Mayor Pittman
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None
12. UPDATE ON DESIGN PROCESS AT 655 CAL OAK, NEW CORP YARD The City Council received a presentation on design progress for the new City of Oroville Corporation Yard and accepted it for information.
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13. NAACP BUTTE COUNTY 5TH ANNUAL INVITATION AND REQUEST TO PURCHASE TABLE The City Council approved the purchase of a table to attend the 4th Annual NAACP Dinner for $750.00 by the following vote:
Motioned by: Council Member Goodson Seconded by: Council Member Johnstone AYES: Council Member(s) Reynolds, Thomson, Johnstone, Webber, Vice Mayor Smith, Mayor Pittman
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RECUSED: Council Member Goodson
PUBLIC HEARINGS
14. 5:00PM - APPEAL OF THE JULY 24, 2025, DECISION OF THE OROVILLE PLANNING COMMISSION TO DENY CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT UP25-11 FOR AN AEGIS TREATMENT CENTER OUTPATIENT MEDICAL SERVICES FACILITY AT 1121 ORO DAM BOULEVARD EAST (APN 035-260-011)
Public Hearing opened at 5:10PM; Public Hearing closed at 6:10PM The following member(s) of the public submitted public comment on this item:
Valarie Hollars, Dr. Michael Waring (self-pulled comment card, did not speak), Cathy Koko, Clara Smith, Nathan, Laura Fillmore, Natalie Sheard, The Cameraman, And Loren Gill.
The City Council conducted a public hearing and considered an appeal of the Oroville Planning Commission’s July 24, 2025, decision to deny Use Permit UP25-11 for an outpatient treatment center at 1121 Oro Dam Blvd East. The City Council voted to adopt Resolution No. 9407 - Denying The Appeal and Upholding the Planning Commission’s Denial Of Use Permit Up25-11. They directed staff to work with the applicant to find a new location and re-apply without prejudice by the following vote:
Motioned by: Council Member Reynolds Seconded by: Council Member Webber AYES: Council Member(s) Reynolds, Thomson, Johnstone, Goodson, Webber, Vice Mayor Smith, Mayor Pittman
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None
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15. 5:15PM - PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING VOTER APPROVED CHANGES TO CITY
CHARTER
Public Hearing opened at 6:15PM; Public Hearing closed at 6:20PM On April 16, 2024 the Council directed staff to put proposed changes to the City Charter, on the November 5, 2024 ballot. Measure M was approved at that election by voters – Streamlining Provisions and Making Corrections, Including Merging Required Departments Into a Single Article and Making Clerical Changes. Council will held a public hearing and approved the proposed changes to be incorporated into the Charter pursuant to the passing of Measure M. Staff was directed to bring this item back for adoption on October 7, 2025.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATION – HEARING OF NON-AGENDA ITEMS
This is the time to address the Council about any item not listed on the agenda. If you wish to address the Council on an item listed on the agenda, please follow the directions listed above.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS / CORRESPONDENCE
1. Future Agenda Items – The concept of a Healthcare District/Services Zone in our Zoning Code.
2. Correspondence
i. Business Assistance and Housing Development Monthly Report – August 2025 ii. City of Oroville Fire Department Report - August 2025
ADJOURN THE MEETING
The meeting was adjourned at 7:42PM.
_____________________________________ ___________________________________ Brian Ring, City Clerk David Pittman, Mayor
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